Is there any way of getting rid a dark discoloration scar? (Photo)

Question

This was a lovebite/hickey that became a scar. In order to get rid of the lovebite, someone told me to use toothpaste on the bruise. Probably the overuse of the toothpaste caused the bruise to become a wound and then healed into a dark discolored scar. This happened in june 2014, since then i've been using bio-oil everyday, twice a day. It's been about 8 months. The darkness has reduced, but it is still obvious. So is there any other way to get rid of the scarring?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Try the cream to the area, Qunitessence Clarifying Under Eye Cream. Or DermaRoller sessions with PRP (*more expensive). Or both ///

Is there any way of getting rid a dark discoloration scar? (Photo)

Answers (2)